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Sunday, May 19, 2013

1. Augustine emerges the BEST student in his class (Senior One). He was
the 1st out of the 66 students. His best subjects include; Biology,
Agriculture, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Congratulations Augustine.
We are proud of you.

2. Angel became the 2nd out of the 72
students in her class. As always, she won recognition of being highly
academically and socially disciplined, focused, dedicated and talented.
Receive a big hug Angel!!

ANGEL

Augustine, Jane-Rose and Angel

Angel Giving a Speech at her school

A big thank you to all those persons that supported these two young academicians.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Angel is now one of the presenters on a Teen's Club Show aired live on WBS Television every Saturday. The Teen’s Club Program focuses on matters that relate with the youth including: behavior, abstinence, education, and leisure.
Apart from being talented in performance of dance and poetry, Angel has a strong passion for acting. Her presentation on WBS Television reflects her inner values of self-respect, self-confidence, and leadership.

"In future, I want to become a medical doctor, an entertainer and a volunteer in children’s centers, says Angel. She adds that her hobbies and interests include traveling, watching cartoons, and swimming, listening to music and dancing.

"I invite you all to watch our show every Saturday 11.00 - 1.00 PM"
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!

I love you all
-Angel

Angel Clad in a Self-Designed Attire.!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Monday, August 31, 2009

After satisfying all the necessary requirements during the intense nation-wide scholarship competition, Branco was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to pursue his graduate studies at Wesleyan University in CT. Prior to joining his academic institution, Branco had to undergo a pre-academic training at the University of Washington in Seattle where he spent over two months. In the end, he won the best student award in the training among a few others and awarded a certificate of merit. At Wesleyan University, Branco is studying Music Composition and sound/recording technology skills which he hopes will be beneficial to Bitone Center upon his return after the completion of his studies. Despite his physical absence, Branco still renders full time services to the center; ensuring that all programs run smoothly. His counterpart Francis Katimbo who is the current interim administrator is such a devoted and passionate volunteer whose services have already established positive values in kids.

While in US, Branco hopes to spread more awareness about the goals and mission of Bitone Children’s Center. He is still considering more partnerships and collaborations opportunities with individuals and organizations that are interested in sharing the stories, struggles, successes and vision of Bitone Children. Branco has always strongly believed that music and dance can restore peace, international relationships and economic development. “Everyday, as I work with the Bitone children, I am amazed by the power and impact of music and dance in restoration of hope, development of talent and realization of leadership and life skills in the lives of these little children. The urge to excel and to be productive in the children has always left me in wonders and overwhelming excitement” said Branco.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Thank for your continued support and interest in Bitone success! Beginning today August 18th, Bitone is participating in GlobalGiving’s Global Open challenge, a fundraising opportunity for nonprofit organizations working around the world.

Now through September 18, if Bitone Center can raise at least $4,000 from at least 50 donors, we will earn a permanent spot on www.GlobalGiving.com, the internationally recognized marketplace for philanthropy that connects individual donors to the causes they care most about.

Every donation helps, and no donation is too small. You can support Bitone for as little as $10 and make an impact. In addition to helping us earn a spot on GlobalGiving, the organizations that raise the most money will earn a bonus $1,000-$3,000. The organization that recruits the most donors will earn an extra $3,000.

On behalf of Bitone Center and Global Giving, I would like to initiate a call for support!!

Obtaining a permanent spot on Global Giving’s site, will allow Bitone to raise money for operational costs, equipment, costumes, instruments, all resources that must be obtained in order for the organization to become sustainable.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Bitone graced the states house in Entebbe on Saturday May 30th, performing for Uganda's own, president Museveni, and Burundian president Pierre Nkunziza. Nkunziza was visiting the pearl for 3 days, and Bitone helped send him off in style.

The performance was short and sweet (maybe 3 minutes) but Museveni spent a considerable amount of time talking with the kids afterwords, asking them each their name, age, and place of birth.

Some of the Bitone youth reflect on the experience in their own words:

I am Afrochian Joanita. On Saturday May 30th 2009 I was the happiest person in the all world becuase it was my first time to go to the state house and what I saw I had never seen it. First of all I shaked presidetns' hands. That made me happy because many people want that but they cannot get it. I thank God for that. It was good and interesting and I never knew we had a beautiful place like that in Uganda. So president I pray to God that he gives you more life forever and ever. For God and my country.

My name is Nansumba Sylvia. On Saturday May 30th 2009 it was an intersting day in my life, reason being, it was my first day to take to handshake with the president of Uganda and go to the state house. I thank God for that. Rich people are there in Uganda but of all God has choosen me, and they had never gone there. It was my first time. Prasie is to be for Mighty Lord and I know that He will take me in other good places like that. Praise Lord. ...................................................................................................................

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The mission of The Bitone Children’s Center & Troupe is to restore the hopes and enhance the quality of live of Ugandan children and youth who have been traumatized by the death of their parent(s), loss of their home due to disease, war, or economic hardship. The program was founded by Branco Sekalegga with the vision of “Restoring Hope by Nurturing the Body and Spirit.” Bitone youth are provided with basic food and shelter, a nurturing environment, an academic education, and counseling. Through learning traditional
Ugandan music, dance, and folklore, the children build self-esteem, become self-reliant and contribute to creating a peaceful future for the next generations of Ugandans and others worldwide.

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"Sir Branco" and his story

Like too many other children, Branco was born into a needy rural family and scarcely managed to meet his basic physical needs, much less his social needs. Around him, he saw many young people yearning for food, clothing, medication, acceptance, and love, and his troubled youth was compounded by the tragic and untimely death of his father in 1993.

Nonetheless, Branco’s vision of rescuing children from social injustice grew. Dealing productively with his own unhappiness ultimately helped him understand how to navigate the hard times around him. Ultimately, Branco vowed to excel in his academic training so that he could help other suffering children by exposing them to a soothing yet therapeutic menu – the arts.

In 2004, after completing his graduate studies in music at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, Branco started Bitone Children’s Home /Troupe. Branco believes all children are talented in some way and that they have the potential to use their talents to live happier and more rewarding lives.